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Sirius XM Stock Rises on Deutsche Bank Upgrade to 'Buy'
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) shares rose 3.1% in pre-open trading on Tuesday after analysts at Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from 'Hold'. The bank also increased its price target on the satellite radio company to $45 from a previous target of $31.
Upgrade Cites Favorable Valuation
The upgrade from Deutsche Bank represents a significant shift in sentiment, as Wall Street was previously divided on the stock with seven 'Hold' and three 'Sell' ratings alongside four 'Buy' ratings, according to the source. Analysts noted that the stock had declined approximately 10% over the past month, creating what they view as an attractive entry point for investors.
The rally in Sirius XM's shares was company-specific, occurring even as the broader market showed weakness. In pre-market activity, the S&P 500 slipped 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.5%, underscoring the direct impact of the analyst action on the stock.
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AdStrong Fundamentals and Outlook
The positive reassessment follows a period of strong operational performance for Sirius XM. The company's second-quarter 2026 results included:
- Revenue of $2.16 billion
- A nearly 50% year-over-year increase in free cash flow
- A record low for self-pay subscriber churn
Following these results, management raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to approximately $8.525 billion. Beyond the immediate upgrade, some analysts also point to the long-term potential of the company's 35 MHz spectrum assets as a value catalyst, particularly for direct-to-device connectivity services.
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